drops like stars

i was reading a book by Rob Bell, and in it he told a story about how he and his nephew were one day watching the rain through a window. his nephew continuously said, "stars, stars, stars." Rob, confused by his words, looked at his sister-in-law and asked,"why does he keep saying the word star?" she replied,"he believes that when a raindrop hits the ground, for a split second, that it looks like a star."



i had never looked at it that way.



i pray that you may see drops like stars...

TOMS

TOMS
I support TOMS and their business whole heartedly. TOMS is an organization that was founded by Blake Mycoskie. What this organization does is with every pair of shoes you purchase a pair of shoes will be given to a child in need. They have also started to sell sunglasses! And the best part? With every pair of sunglasses you purchase, eyesight will be given to a person in need. Blake is also coming out with a book titled, Start Something That Matters. You can pre-order it at the TOMS website or wait until September 6th, 2011 to purchase a copy! And with every book you buy, a book will be given to a child in need. OneForOne. Please support!

Monday, August 15, 2011

hope now

as senior year comes along, yes, you tend to worry. and yes, i am worrying. but, i pray for my future. and God sometimes has different plans for your life. like, my dream from the time i first played volleyball was to be a professional volleyball player. but, as i went into high school, i prayed for what God had planned for my life. my purpose.
i attend the well community church, and we did a study through the book of Nehemiah. while studying that book, God began stirring something in me. yes, it's scary. and yes, i wasn't planning this for my life, but God WAS. if you're at all wondering what it is He has laid on my heart, this is it. after high school, i plan to go into missions. my heart is for the homeless, and the lost, and the broken. because i too have felt those things. my parents died when i was a kid. as a kid, i was emotionally neglected, and unloved in many ways. but, i always knew the Big Man ustairs always had bigger plans for my life. and, i cannot wait until i pursue my purpose in this life. and wherever He leads me, i will follow...